Brain scans reveal what happens when heavy cannabis users quit

NCT ID NCT05472818

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looks at whether quitting cannabis for at least 4 weeks can improve brain cell connections in people with cannabis use disorder. Researchers will use brain scans and memory tests to compare changes in cannabis users versus healthy non-users. The goal is to understand how long-term cannabis use affects the brain and whether abstinence can reverse those effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Yale University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States

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